The iPhone 15 will be the latest generation of Apple’s iconic smartphone, and it will come in four different variants: the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Each model offers different features and specifications but has a hefty price tag. Taxes are added to the price of these devices in Pakistan, which can make them even more expensive for people to buy.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Tax
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) taxes all mobile phones brought into Pakistan. The tax is based on the value of the device, ranging from 10% to 50% of the device’s value. For the iPhone 15, the PTA tax will be 50% of the device’s value, which can add significantly to the overall price.
Below is a table that shows how much PTA tax each version of the iPhone 15 costs in Pakistan:
Apple iPhone 15 All Variants PTA Tax | ||
Apple iPhone Variant | Overall Tax | PTA Tax in Pakistan (in PKR) |
| iPhone 15 | 82% | To be announced |
| iPhone 15 Plus | 82% | To be announced |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 82% | To be announced |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 82% | To be announced |
Customs Duty
In addition to the PTA tax, customs duty is imposed on all imported goods, including mobile devices. The customs duty for mobile phones is currently at 15%. This means that a total tax of 65% is put on an iPhone 15 in Pakistan.
Sales Tax
All goods and services, including cell phones, in Pakistan, are also subject to a sales tax, which the government sets. The sales tax rate for mobile phones is currently 17%. This means that an iPhone 15 in Pakistan is taxed a total of 82%.
Additional Taxes
Other taxes are imposed on mobile devices in Pakistan, such as the federal excise duty (FED) and the provincial sales tax (PST). The FED is currently set at 1%, and the PST varies from province to province. These taxes can add 2% to the overall price of an iPhone 15 device in Pakistan.
Effect on Price
The taxes imposed on mobile devices in Pakistan can significantly affect the device’s price. For example, the iPhone 15 with 128GB of storage starts at $999 in the US, but with the taxes imposed in Pakistan, the price can increase to over PKR 420,999. This can make it hard for many people to buy the most recent iPhone 15 models.
iPhone 15 PTA Tax in Pakistan:
Apple Iphone 15
Rs.324,999
Released 2023, March
N/A
IOS 16
128GB Storage
6.1"
pixels
12MP
8GB RAM
5000 mAH
Li-Po
Apple iPhone Variant | Overall Tax | PTA Tax in Pakistan (in PKR) |
| iPhone 15 | 82% | To be announced |
iPhone 15 Plus PTA Tax in Pakistan:
Released 2023, March
N/A
IOS 16
128GB Storage
6.7"
pixels
48MP
6GB RAM
5000 mAH
Li-Po
Apple iPhone Variant | Overall Tax | PTA Tax in Pakistan (in PKR) |
| iPhone 15 Plus | 82% | To be announced |
iPhone 15 Pro PTA Tax in Pakistan:
Apple Iphone 15 Pro
Rs.474,000
Released 2023, March
N/A
IOS 16
256GB Storage
6.7"
pixels
12MP
8GB RAM
5000 mAH
Li-Po
Apple iPhone Variant | Overall Tax | PTA Tax in Pakistan (in PKR) |
| iPhone 15 Pro | 82% | To be announced |
iPhone 15 Pro Max PTA Tax in Pakistan:
Apple Iphone 15 Pro Max
Rs.499,000
Released 2023, May
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 15.1
128GB Storage
6.7"
pixels
48MP
8GB RAM
5000 mAH
Li-Po
Apple iPhone Variant | Overall Tax | PTA Tax in Pakistan (in PKR) |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 82% | To be announced |
In addition to iPhone 15 Pro Max and other variants, we have published iPhone 14 PTA tax, iPhone 13 PTA tax, iPhone 12 PTA tax, and iPhone 11 PTA tax in Pakistan.
Note
It is important to note that taxes are subject to change and may vary depending on the current tax laws in Pakistan. Also, the prices for the iPhone 15 variants mentioned here are based on US prices, and the taxes mentioned here are approximations based on the current tax laws.
Conclusion
The iPhone 15 is a powerful and advanced smartphone, but many people in Pakistan might not buy it because of its high price. Taxes from the PTA, customs, and the government can add a lot to the device’s price, making it even more expensive. The government needs these taxes to bring in money, but when setting the tax rates, they need to consider how much the average person can pay.
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